Pistachios (regular), 250 gm

Pistachios are a nutritionally dense food. In a 100 gram serving, pistachios provide 562 calories and are a rich source of protein, dietary fiber, several dietary minerals and the B vitamins, thiamin and especially vitamin B6. Pistachios are a good source of calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin E , and vitamin K. Pistachios are served principally as salted nuts. China is the top pistachio consumer worldwide, with annual consumption of 80,000 tons, while the United States consumes 45,000 tons.

Roasting is one of the processing steps involved in the nut manufacturing industry to improve the flavour, color, texture and overall acceptability of the product

Relative to other tree nuts, pistachios have a lower amount of fat and calories but higher amounts of potassium, vitamin K, γ-tocopherol, and certain phytochemicals such as carotenoids and phytosterols.

Pistachios help in reducing bad cholesterol, LDL and increases good cholesterol, HDL in the body thus preventing heart diseases. It also increases strength of the nerves making heart stronger

Storage: To better maintain the freshness and quality, pistachios should be stored in air-tight containers. Shelled pistachios can be stored in the refrigerator for upto 3 months. Unshelled pistachios can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 months or freezer for upto a year.

Pistachios are a nutritionally dense food. In a 100 gram serving, pistachios provide 562 calories and are a rich source of protein, dietary fiber, several dietary minerals and the B vitamins, thiamin and especially vitamin B6. Pistachios are a good source of calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin E , and vitamin K. Pistachios are served principally as salted nuts. China is the top pistachio consumer worldwide, with annual consumption of 80,000 tons, while the United States consumes 45,000 tons.

Roasting is one of the processing steps involved in the nut manufacturing industry to improve the flavour, color, texture and overall acceptability of the product

Relative to other tree nuts, pistachios have a lower amount of fat and calories but higher amounts of potassium, vitamin K, γ-tocopherol, and certain phytochemicals such as carotenoids and phytosterols.

Pistachios help in reducing bad cholesterol, LDL and increases good cholesterol, HDL in the body thus preventing heart diseases. It also increases strength of the nerves making heart stronger

Storage: To better maintain the freshness and quality, pistachios should be stored in air-tight containers. Shelled pistachios can be stored in the refrigerator for upto 3 months. Unshelled pistachios can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 months or freezer for upto a year.